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Sr Manager – Identity & Access Management

Sr Manager – Identity & Access Management

CompanyNorthern Trust
LocationTempe, AZ, USA, Chicago, IL, USA
Salary$114700 – $194900
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in IAM, with at least 3 years in a leadership or strategic role.
  • Deep expertise in either PAM or IGA, with a working knowledge of the other.
  • Proven track record of delivering results in compliance-heavy environments.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory standards (SOX, SOC, etc.).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • Experience navigating matrixed environments and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage cross-functional initiatives in PAM or IGA.
  • Develop and enforce IAM policies, processes, and controls aligned with SOX, SOC, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with Audit, Risk, and Compliance teams to address and remediate findings.
  • Oversee implementation of key tools and frameworks for governance, including metrics, reporting, and program maturity.
  • Drive stakeholder engagement and influence at all levels.
  • Lead and mentor a team of high-performing professionals. Develop periodic goals, organize the work, sets short-term priorities, monitor all activities, and ensures timely and accurate completion of the work.
  • Determine user requirements, plan projects, establish priorities and monitor progress.
  • Provide input and support to budget management process.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare).
  • Familiarity with tools such as SailPoint, CyberArk, or equivalent platforms.